Kandhakatipadu - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Kandhakatipadu is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Kandhakatipadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhakatipadu is 425672. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Kandhakatipadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandhakatipadu

As per Census 2011, Kandhakatipadu village has a total population of 435 people, consisting of 193 males and 242 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 1,253 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 133 literate and 302 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 384 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kandhakatipadu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kandhakatipadu

Kandhakatipadu is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kandhakatipadu

Public transport in the Kandhakatipadu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kandhakatipadu is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kandhakatipadu is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhakatipadu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kandhakatipadu village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kandhakatipadu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandhakatipadu village are given below:

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